Erectile dysfunction (ED) means you can’t get an erection firm enough for satisfying sex. Although it can be a sensitive topic, ED is fairly common, especially as people age, but it can also occur earlier in life; understanding common causes of erectile dysfunction in your 20s is important.
What many people don’t realize is that there can be a link between ED and back pain. Back pain can cause ED through physical, neurological, and psychological pathways.
This article explores the complex relationship between back pain and ED, including potential causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction secondary to back pain.